Please help, I can’t grow phlox

Question

I have a variegated phlox that has one tall stem that grows about 2 ft and blooms. The rest of the plant starts to grow and then that’s it. Should I cut the long stem off?

Answer 1

Phlox can be more difficult to grow in a warmer climate.
You can dead head the Phlox when the flower has faded.

Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/phlox/growing-garden-phlox.htm